Research

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Feb. 1, 2021

$4 million grant will help teach computer coding skills to rural Missouri students

University of Missouri program earns grant to help advance STEM education in underserved Missouri school districts.

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Jan. 27, 2021

Working memory can help tailor educational development

Psychology researchers at the University of Missouri suggest a first step toward creating educational and work materials to fit a person’s appropriate developmental level.

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Jan. 26, 2021

Genetically modified mosquitoes key to stopping Zika virus spread

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Jan. 25, 2021

MU Research Reactor to supply radioisotope for targeted cancer therapy

Kerry Karaffa, PhD, is the mental health and wellness coordinator with the MU Counseling Center and College of Veterinary Medicine

Jan. 21, 2021

Embedded counseling services can improve accessibility for students, MU study finds

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Jan. 15, 2021

Special interests can be assets, not hindrances, for youth with autism

Research shows special interests can potentially benefit social interactions or future employment and educational opportunities in individuals with autism.

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Jan. 12, 2021

Killing cancer by unleashing the body’s own immune system

University of Missouri scientists demonstrate a new bacteria-based strategy for turning the body’s own immune system against cancer.

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Jan. 12, 2021

Diving deeper into regenerative agriculture

New center in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources will foster faculty and student collaboration and help meet strategic goals.

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Jan. 12, 2021

Cats may help increase empathy, decrease anxiety for kids with autism

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Jan. 5, 2021

Professor helping develop better way to diagnose COVID-19

The project aims to provide better, speedier test results.

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